It would seem like most church people say "I'm too blessed to be stressed". Well I'm here to be very honest & break that cliche, to tell you that I am indeed blessed and stressed. For those who follow my blog, I haven't written in a while, my life is complicated. And for anyone who's... Continue Reading →
Some mental health awareness
Last week as I had the opportunity to sit across the table from some families who found themselves in a desperate cry for help and looking for answers, I was reminded of a time when I was once in their position. It's always bittersweet to hear others stories while feeling like I'm doing something I'm... Continue Reading →
Walking by faith beyond what I live.
Good Evening, It's been a little while since I've wrote any articles here and I have lots to share but I'm saving it for a book that I am working toward publishing hopefully by the end of next year or sooner. However, I do want to share some pieces of my journey with my followers... Continue Reading →
My voice, my views, but my son’s journey. When the wind blew bipolar our way. (Repost)
Tonight, I will be sharing a small chapter of my oldest son's journey of life in his teenage years and becoming diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This article is through my views and facts as I know them. It is my voice of experience as his mom, caregiver, and advocate. It all began during the middle... Continue Reading →
Words matter #MentalHealth #StigmasNoMore
When people have a Mental Health diagnosis they never even wanted themselves & others throw "words" around to stigmatize, it's like sentencing a completely innocent person to death row for a crime they weren't even present to commit. Falsely accused of a crime. And now dealing with consequences that don't fit. The punishment doesn't fit... Continue Reading →
Different walks of life but respect the journey. #Faith #God #SpecialNeeds #MentalHealth
People come from so many different walks of life. Every individual has their own story to share. Some of us have similar paths but very different views and outcomes. Each one being born into this world to live out a purpose that has been designed specifically for that person. Others ask me, how do I... Continue Reading →
Accepting the present. #MentalHealth #Grief #acceptance #love #change
In a discussion today, this thought came to me. When our loved ones life has been impacted and altered by mental illness, some of us tend to grieve the loss of the person we once knew them to be. The person before their life was impacted by this illness that came out of no where.... Continue Reading →
From bitter to better. Moving Forward without you. #Truths #Stigma #MentalHealth
If I can be honest. If I'm allowed to express my truths. If I can tell others how it feels to experience those chapters of my life when my youngest son died twice in my arms on two separate occasions, when he was discovered to have significant developmental delays. When my oldest son experienced anxiety,... Continue Reading →
It’s called a mutual understanding. #MentalHealth #Stigma #AngryPhase #MovingOn
I ask myself. Am I wrong for feeling this way? Since some of my own family & those who claimed to be a friend, has chosen not to be here in times of crisis and a need for emotional support, but instead has decided to "demonize & stigmatize" because suddenly mental health disorders have impacted... Continue Reading →
The combative life. #Anxiety #PTSD #Triggers #Eggshells #MentalHealth
Forget about the "walking on eggshells" life, its become land mines for me. While in discussion with other families, these are some of what we all had in common... Being in combat isn't easy. Buckle up because your about to take the ride of your life! Put on your armour! Be prepared for every thing... Continue Reading →